Local News

It was the 2nd reading of an ordinance the city of Gillette hopes to pass that would give the city greater enforcement powers over parking lot maintenance and pot hole repair. Rebecca Bain, a local business owner asked the council about language in the ordinance that would give the city the power to enforce violations […]

Campbell County County Commissioners formally approved a Grant-in-Aid of state funds for the Gillette-Campbell County Airport and it’s regular meeting yesterday. The grant, in the amount of $25,248.00 will be used for improvements at the Airport. Specifically, 2020 NAVAID Maintenance. Commission Chairman, Rusty Bell said he’s received nothing but positive feedback about the airport… A […]

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) will host an October public hearing in Cheyenne on proposed revisions to Chapters 1, 3 and 5 of the Immunization Program Administrative Rules. The hearing will be October 28 from 12-4 p.m. at the Laramie County Library Willow Room, which is located at 2200 Pioneer Avenue. Individuals interested in making a comment […]

The reopening of the two Blackjewel Mines here has apparently been delayed again. The Casper Star-Tribune is reporting the required transfer of mining permits and associated cleanup liabilities to the new owner, Eagle Specialty Materials, could delay the official closing of the sale by at least three weeks, that’s according to court proceedings that concluded […]

In a press release posted to it’s Facebook page, Moorcroft Police are asking for the public’s help in gathering information regarding the tragic murder of 16 year old Moorcroft high school student, Shayna Ritthaler. Specifically, police believe there may be other, as yet unknown witnesses and/or suspects involved in Shayna’s murder. For that reason, Moorcroft […]